Help Inspire the Next Generation of Athletes!
Special Olympics Southern California is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to support a new Young Athletes program in Torrance.
Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program designed for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities, helping them develop foundational skills including fitness, strength, balance, coordination, body awareness, adaptive skills, and visual tracking while building confidence, social connections, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
As a Young Athletes Team Volunteer, you will work alongside the Head Coach and Coaches to create a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment where every child can succeed. Team Volunteers assist with activities, participant engagement, equipment setup, and family support throughout the program while helping ensure a positive and inclusive experience for all participants.
Program Details
Dates: September 11 - October 23, 2026
Schedule: Friday Afternoons
Commitment: approximately 2 hours per week, once a week for 7 weeks
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Assist Head Coaches and Coaches with Young Athletes activities and program operations
- Support athlete participation and engagement during activities
- Help create a positive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and equipment management
- Engage with families and help ensure a welcoming experience
- Encourage and support participants while following the direction of the Head Coach and Coaches
- Serve as a positive role model for young children
- Assist with Young Athletes festivals and special events when opportunities are available
- Serve in a non-coaching role and do not provide direct instruction to participants
Ideal Volunteers
- Enjoy working with young children
- Support inclusion and community engagement
- Are dependable, patient, and energetic
- Have an interest in sports, education, recreation, therapy, child development, or related fields (experience is helpful but not required)
- Are willing to complete required volunteer onboarding and training requirements
Why Volunteer?
By volunteering with Young Athletes, you'll help children build confidence, develop foundational movement and sport-readiness skills, form friendships, and experience the joy of movement and play in an inclusive environment. You'll also become part of the Special Olympics Southern California community, support local families, and help advance acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
Join us in bringing this exciting new program to the Torrance community and help create an unforgettable experience for our youngest athletes!
